Understanding Linux (Linux Primer)

Overview

Many institutions have been adding a Linux machine to their existing infrastructure: perhaps to give developers a platform of their choice, or to provide an alternative to a network server, or to introduce an additional piece to the security jigsaw.

This 1-day event is targeted at people that are considering the transfer of their computer skills from variety of operating systems to Linux.

The course is also suitable as a high-level overview of Linux for decision makers, system analysts and other professionals trying to position Linux in the contemporary computer industry.

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Modules

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Introduction
(6 topics)

Linux? Why?

Unix Market and place for Linux within it

OSS (Open Source Software) principles

GNU GPL and Linux philosophy

Linux distributors

A Session with Linux
(7 topics)

Character interface

Working with the command line

Examples of simple commands

The X Windows system; Graphical interface

Linux Windows Managers

Login procedure

Hardware and Architecture
(7 topics)

Types of platforms Linux will run on

Minimum hardware requirements; Supported devices

Motherboards, disks, video cards, printers, mouse

Ethernet cards and modems; Laptops specifics

Linux kernel and system architecture

Configuring the kernel; Dynamic loading of kernel modules

Processes and Memory Management
(7 topics)

Processes

Types of process

Scheduling

Interprocess communication

Memory handling

System initialisation

Tools and Utilities
(6 topics)

Principles of Linux tools

System examination utilities

Common data utilities

Redirection

Pipes

Linux in a TCP/IP Network
(5 topics)

Internet and Linux

TCP/IP as the network protocol

TCP/IP interrogation tools

User commands

Linux as a network server

Linux and Applications
(7 topics)

DOS Utilities within Linux

Unix Market and place for Linux within it

Software Emulators

Linux Databases

End-user applications

Inter-operability with other operating systems

Open Software projects and initiatives

Getting Help
(7 topics)

On-Line manual pages

Gnome Help Browser

Exploring the system

Locating documentation; on-line FAQ files

Getting help on the Internet

Distributor sites

Magazines, books

Prerequisites

Typically, delegate skills will include a good appreciation of operating system principles, and familiarity with computer structure and design. The course is aimed at existing IT professionals with little or no Linux experience